1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1971 Maserati Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Bora |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |